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A week in the life of Ada emergency services, January 21-27

Posted by Staff on Sunday, January 28, 2024

Wonder what a week in the life of Ada police and EMS is like? Here are their 911 calls for the week of Jan 21, 2024.

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  • Assault - Ada
  • Injury Accident - 205 N. Main St
  • Follow Up - N. Johnson
  • Follow Up - Polar Place Apartments
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Ohio body-camera grants will improve APD capabilities

Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, January 23, 2024

By Paula Pyzik Scott

The Ada Police Department is among Ohio law enforcement agencies recently awarded grant funding to help cover costs associated with body-worn cameras. The Ada department received $26,057.20, which partially covers the expense of updating cameras, software and the associated 5-year service contract.

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Defendant in Bowling Green rape case under house arrest in Ada

Posted by Staff on Thursday, January 18, 2024

The Bowling Green Sentinal Tribune has reported that a former high school coach who is accused of rape will be residing in Ada while on house arrest. 

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2023 Ada Police Department awards summary

Posted by Staff on Sunday, January 7, 2024

From the Ada Police Department Facebook page.

In December, Ada Police Department held its 2023 awards banquet.

Officer Michael Bollinger received a meritorious conduct award for his actions the night of a house fire on Christopher Circle.

Sergeant John Iten received a meritorious conduct award for coming to a peaceful resolution and incarceration with an armed suspect.

Chief (retired) Michael Harnishfeger was given a Chief’s Award for his 22 years of service to the Village of Ada.

Officer Michael Bollinger was given the 2023 Ada Police Department’s Officer of the Year award for his unwavering dedication to the residents of the Village of Ada.

Chief Alec Cooper noted, "I would like to thank the entire Ada Police Department and their families for all of the effort given in 2023."

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Lethal drug mix found in Hardin County

Posted by Staff on Saturday, January 6, 2024

The Hardin County Sheriff's Office posted the following on Facebook on January 5, 2023 regarding a lethal drug mix found in Hardin County:

The US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has warned the American public of a sharp increase in the trafficking of fentanyl mixed with Xylazine. Xylazine, also known as "Tranq" is a powerful sedative approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for veterinary use. Recent narcotics investigations by the Hardin County Sheriff's Office and the Hardin County Crime Task Force have revealed the presence of this deadly drug mix circulating within our county.

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New Year's holiday crash fatalities report

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, January 3, 2024

The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reporting six fatal crashes resulting in seven fatalities on Ohio’s roadways during the 2023-2024 New Year’s holiday according to provisional statistics. Of the seven fatalities, five of those killed were not wearing an available safety belt.

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